Winchester 68 Good
Winchester Livability #437 ranked city in Illinois#9,046 ranked city in the USARanks better than 69% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Winchester

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Winchester transportation information

      Statistic Winchester Illinois National
      Average one way commute26min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.0%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.4%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.0%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home3.3%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Winchester, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).